"A patrolling party was going from Kistaram to Palodi in an anti-landmine vehicle which was targeted by Naxals with an IED. Extra force has reached the spot, there is no firing at present," Special DG, Anti Naxal Operations, DM Awasthi said.

Sukma has been a hotspot for naxal activities in recent years and Tuesday's attack adds to the long list of casualties suffered by the forces, mainly the CRPF.